News Releases
State Forecasts Continued Economic Growth in 2014
In its first quarter 2014 economic forecast and report, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) said it expects continued economic growth in 2014 and each year through 2017.
Read More...DBEDT Releases Current Study on Hawaii’s Construction Industry
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s (DBEDT) Research and Economic Analysis Division (READ) today released a comprehensive economic report on the Construction Industry in Hawaii.
Read More...State Closes $10 Million Investment Fund Based in Maui
The State’s Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation (HSDC), an agency that promotes economic development through an innovative public-private partnership investment program, announced the closing of a $10 million investment fund, mbloom Fund I.
Read More...Newly Approved Hu Honua Biomass Power Purchase Agreement Aligned with State’s Renewable Energy Goals
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s (DBEDT) State Energy Office commends the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) approval of the Hu Honua 21.5 MW biomass power purchase agreement on Hawaii Island.
Read More...State Airports Energy Project to Continue Hawaii’s Efficiency Momentum
Under the leadership of Gov. Neil Abercrombie, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism’s (DBEDT) State Energy Office is providing technical assistance and guidance for the Department of Transportation’s newly announced energy efficiency program.
Read More...State More Optimistic on Economic Growth in 2014
In its fourth quarter 2013 economic report, the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) forecasts a higher economic growth rate for 2014 even while lowering the 2013 growth rate mainly due to slowing tourism activity in recent months.
Read More...State Energy Office Honored in Two Categories at 2013 Hawaii Technology Excellence Awards
At the inaugural 2013 Hawaii Technology Excellence Awards held on Thursday, the Hawaii State Energy Office took top honors for two of its innovative online programs. These online tools are part of the State Energy Office’s suite of self-help applications available at energy.hawaii.gov.
Read More...2013 Hawaii VC Summit and Startup Paradise Demo Day
The state’s Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation (HSDC) and Sultan Ventures will be hosting the 4th Annual Hawaii VC Summit to discuss “Startup Paradise,” Hawaii’s entrepreneurial “high growth” community that is a cornerstone of our innovation ecosystem.
Read More...Hawaii Refinery Task Force Submits Interim Report to the Governor
The Hawaii Refinery Task Force has submitted its Interim Report to Gov. Neil Abercrombie, assessing the impacts of potential refinery closures on Hawaii’s energy system and analyzing options for assuring the state’s energy security.
Read More...National Leaders to Share Best Practices on “Proof of Concept Center” Model
As the state looks at innovative ventures to grow Hawaii’s economy, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) will be holding a symposium on Thursday, November 14 that will focus on the “Proof of Concept Center” model, a combination mentorship-and-investment program that has proven to fast track the lab-to-market process.
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